Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

Comparison Of The Indian Constitution With That Of Other Countries Salient Features of Indian Constitution The bulkiest constitution of the world The Indian constitution is one of the bulkiest constitution of the world, comprising of 395 articles, 22 parts and 12 schedules. So far the constitution underwent 100 amendments. Rigidity and flexibility  The Indian constitution … Read more

IT Act (2000)

  The Government of India enacted the Information Technology (I.T.) Act with some major objectives to deliver and facilitate lawful electronic, digital, and online transactions, and mitigate cyber-crimes. The original Act contained 94 sections, divided in 13 chapters and 4 schedules. The laws apply to the whole of India. Persons of other nationalities can also be … Read more

Explain the Salient features of Indian Constitution?

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It is a living document, an instrument which makes the government system work. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions and sets out Fundamental Rights, directive principles and the duties of citizens. It is … Read more

Explain the Salient features of Indian Constitution?

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It is a living document, an instrument which makes the government system work. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions and sets out Fundamental Rights, directive principles and the duties of citizens. It is … Read more

Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Lengthiest Written Constitution: Originally our constitution contained 395 articles divided in 22 parts and 8 schedules. Constitution has been amended 98 times. Currently there are 25 Parts, 12 Schedules, and 448 Articles. These figures show our constitution as the most comprehensive constitution in the world. (British have no written constitution and Constitution of USA had … Read more

Law making process

Parliament is a supreme law making body of the nation. Any proposed law is introduced in the Parliament as a bill. After being passed by the Parliament and getting the President’s assent it becomes a law. There are two kinds of bills:-(i) ordinary bill and (ii) Money bill. Every member of the Parliament has a … Read more

Features, Amendments and Significant provisions of Indian Constitution

Amendments Amendments to the Constitution are made by the Parliament, the procedure for which is laid out in ARTICLE 368. An amendment bill must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament by a two-thirds majority and voting. In addition to this, certain amendments which pertain to the federal nature of the Constitution must … Read more

Article 35A

Article 35A: A Controversial Clause in the Indian Constitution Article 35A of the Indian Constitution is a controversial provision that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It was added to the Constitution through a Presidential Order in 1954, without any parliamentary debate or discussion. This article has been a subject … Read more

Important Articles in Indian Constitution

The Pillars of Indian Democracy: A Deep Dive into Important Articles of the Constitution The Indian Constitution, a monumental document crafted by the Constituent Assembly, stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to democracy, social justice, and equality. It lays down the framework for governance, defines the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and establishes … Read more

Constitutional Provisions Related to Citizenship

Constitutional Provisions Related to Citizenship The Constitution of India provides for a single citizenship for the entire country. This means that all persons born in India, or who have been naturalized in India, are citizens of India. The Constitution also provides for the acquisition and loss of citizenship. Acquisition of Citizenship A person can acquire … Read more